Jan Bruins (27 May 1940, in
Deventer
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– 16 April 1997) was a former
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motorcycle road racer
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from the
Netherlands. He had his best year in
1972
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when he won the 50cc Yugoslavian Grand Prix, and finished the season in fourth place.
Jan Bruins career statistics at MotoGP.com
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References
1940 births
1997 deaths
Dutch motorcycle racers
50cc World Championship riders
Sportspeople from Deventer
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